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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.79, 9,341.88 and 6,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.79, 9,341.88 and 6,208.55 is: 9,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.79 : 9,341.88 = 6,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.79/9,341.88 = 6,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.79x = 9,341.88 × 6,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.79x = 57,999,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999,529.04/6,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.01

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